Blackberry spritz

1 cocktail

Ingredients

Cucumber & mint syrup (makes 3/4 cup)

• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 cucumber slices (peeled)
• 2 mint sprigs (15 leaves)

Cocktail

• 1/4 cup(6) blackberries
• 5-6 tsp cucumber mint syrup
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 ounces (59 mL) gin
• ice
• 3 ounces (89 mL) soda (optional)

Recipe

Syrup

1. Bring water and sugar to a simmer. Dissolve sugar, remove from heat.
2. Add cucumber and mint. Infuse for 30 min at least.
3. Strain, store.

Cocktail

1. Place blackberries and lemon juice in glass. Muddle.
2. Add syrup. Then add gin. Fill with ice and top with soda if wanted. Gently mix with a spoon.
3. Garnish with mint.

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